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Janet Byrd: Housing crisis demands ‘something bold’ from Legislature

The housing advocate says lawmakers’ response must be powerful. And she’s optimistic. More than 300 people packed a conference room Saturday afternoon at the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization in outer northeast Portland. They were there to tal ...

14 Jan 2016 - Amanda Waldroupe
Solution to the housing crisis starts with us

There’s a lot of reason to celebrate this Independence Day. July Fourth is a time to look back on the founding of the United States and the documents that shape and control our democracy. We saw the system at its best during the last days of June: the Sup ...

7 Jul 2015 - Janet Byrd
What is your vision for an Oregon with affordable housing opportunities?

We need it all- tiny houses and large apartment buildings, intergenerational developments and housing for folks who need certain services. Halfway home. The Oregon Legislature is just about halfway through the 2015 session, and advocates are just about ha ...

24 Apr 2015 - Janet Byrd
What will it take to end homelessness?

Portland, like many cities throughout the United States, finds itself at a crossroads. How do we collectively tackle the housing crisis and begin to really put the resources needed into ending homelessness? Anna Griffin’s series on homelessness in The Ore ...

18 Feb 2015 - Israel Bayer
#MyHomePDX: How does supporting people in poverty help our community?

Street Roots recently asked civic leaders around Portland, “How does supporting people in poverty help our community?” The project was inspired by the #MyHomePDX campaign on Twitter, recently launched by Street Roots and allies to talk about homelessness ...

1 Jan 2014 - Street Roots Staff
Oregon hold ’em: Mediation efforts ramp up for foreclosure victims

Oregon hold ’em: Mediation efforts ramp up for foreclosure victims By Amanda Waldroupe, Staff Writer Housing and consumer advocates are eagerly counting down to July 11. That is the day the provisions of the state’s new mandatory mediation law, passed by ...

21 Jun 2012 - Street Roots
Homeowners facing foreclosure need accurate information

Homeowners facing foreclosure need accurate information By Janet Byrd, Contributing Columnist A stable place to call home gives people the chance to build a better life for themselves and their families. The thousands of Oregonians facing the uncertainty ...

20 Jun 2012 - Street Roots
Best quotes from Street Roots interviews in 2011

Best quotes from Street Roots interviews in 2011 "I don’t think we’re in the buggy whip business just yet. But I sometimes wonder if we’re going to be the last. I’m not nostalgic, but I enjoy, and still think most people do, the printed book. It’s a ...

29 Dec 2011 - Street Roots
Realtors seek to amend state constitution over transfer taxes

Realtors seek to amend state constitution over transfer taxes Ballot initiative would close the door on one tool affordable housing advocates had sought for low-income residents By Joanne Zuhl, Staff Writer Two years ago, the state of Oregon took a bold m ...

10 Nov 2011 - Street Roots
Getting the policy ball moving forward begins with how we craft the message

Getting the policy ball moving forward begins with how we craft the message Janet Byrd is the executive director of Neighborhood Partnerships. Photo courtesy of Janet Byrd Janet Byrd is a walking brain trust on housing issues and messaging. Working behind ...

7 Jul 2011 - Street Roots